Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association “Providing and Protecting Your Salmon Resource”
A nonprofit regional association created by state legislation. 1) protect self-perpetuating salmon stocks and habitats upon which they depend; 2) rehabilitate self-perpetuating salmon stocks; 3) rehabilitate salmon habitat; 4) maximize the value of the Cook Inlet (Area H) common property salmon resource by applying science and enhancement technology. Our mission is to:
Headquarters Primary Facilities Secondary Facilities Cook Inlet Watershed Stocking Projects Flow Control Monitoring Habitat Projects
Similarities between the Energy and Commercial Fishing Industries 1) Harvest a natural resource; 2) Highly regulated; 3) In the public eye.
Issues between the Energy and Commercial Fishing Industries 1) Unanswered questions; 2) New problems; 3) Cooperative opportunities.
Conclusion - Communication Need a system in place during energy resource development and operational phase to address existing issues and any unforeseen problems that may arise